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The median house price in North Parramatta is $1.99m, with units at $700k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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North Parramatta has an estimated 12,723 residents, up from 12,064 at the 2021 Census — a change of 659 people, or 5.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,414 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of North Parramatta, the population is assessed at roughly 12,723 as of Aug 2026, drawing upon ABS regional updates and newly confirmed residential addresses identified by AreaSearch since the Census. When measured against the 12,064 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks a gain of 659 people (5.5%). This calculation builds on an estimated resident population of 12,711 from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 56 validated new addresses documented following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 2,414 persons per square kilometer, placing North Parramatta in the upper quartile across nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch.
With post-census expansion of 5.5%, the locality trails the NSW state mark of 7.3% by only 1.8 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic growth. Overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, generating around 83.0% of total local population additions over recent timeframes. Demographic projections compiled by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures utilizing 2022 as their base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 datasets (base year 2021) wherever needed. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are applied outward from 2032 to 2041 across all areas. Looking ahead, the suburb of North Parramatta is projected to experience substantial demographic expansion within the top quartile of national statistical areas, adding 3,722 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregations, which represents a 29.2% overall increase over the 16 years.
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191 new dwellings have been approved in North Parramatta over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that North Parramatta averages approximately 38 residential dwelling approvals annually, totaling 191 homes across the last 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, alongside 44 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. While the locality has encountered population contractions, home building activity has generally matched buyer demand to maintain adequate market choices, with newly approved homes reflecting an estimated construction cost averaging $540,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $95.4 million during this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development activity. Per capita residential construction in North Parramatta tracks at roughly 63% of the Greater Sydney rate, placing the locality in the 52nd percentile nationwide.
Of the approved residential pipeline, detached houses represent 30.0% while attached residences account for 70.0%. This emphasis on medium and higher density development provides relatively accessible price points well suited to downsizers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. With roughly 275 people per approval, the suburb maintains low building density metrics. Forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update anticipate North Parramatta will expand by 3,710 residents through 2041. Should current construction volumes persist without accelerating, residential supply may struggle to satisfy demographic gains, thereby intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Parramatta, worth an estimated $870 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $91.8 billion. 25 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional development and economic performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works programs. AreaSearch has identified 48 significant infrastructure initiatives with direct relevance to the neighborhood. Notable undertakings include the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta Live Precinct, Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1), and the Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct.
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Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1)
A 42-hectare state-led urban renewal project transforming underutilised government land in North Parramatta into a health and innovation hub. A rezoning application was lodged with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and publicly exhibited from January to February 2025; it is now under departmental assessment. The precinct will be anchored by a new University of Sydney campus supporting up to 25,000 students, integrated with the Westmead Health and Innovation District. Plans deliver 2,500 new homes (5-10% affordable), 12,000 jobs by 2047, approximately 10.5 hectares of public open space including green corridors, and protect around 30 significant heritage buildings including the Parramatta Female Factory.Located on the Parramatta Light Rail line at the Ngara stop.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Riverside Theatres Redevelopment
The major redevelopment of the Riverside Theatres project has progressed to pre-construction planning following council approval of a preferred contractor agreement. The initiative will expand the venue into a world-class performing arts centre featuring a 1,500-seat Broadway-style lyric theatre, a refurbished playhouse, a black-box drama theatre, and a digital studio. Delivered by the City of Parramatta Council with winning design by COX Architecture and 3XN, the facility will open towards the Parramatta River with integrated public spaces.
Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package
The Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package is part of the 24km Sydney Metro West underground railway doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The AUD $2.16 billion contract awarded to the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium covers nine kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations at Parramatta and Westmead, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde, and a precast segment manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek producing over 60,000 tunnel lining segments.TBM Betty completed the western tunnel drive, breaking through at Westmead Station in September 2025. Excavation works reached completion in December 2025, with remaining station civil and fitout works progressing ahead of the broader Sydney Metro West line opening.
Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
The Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment is a multi-billion dollar healthcare and research transformation delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW. Following the delivery of the Central Acute Services Building, ongoing works include the Stage 2 Paediatric Services Building at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, a new Integrated Mental Health Complex, and a Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility. Construction across the precinct stages is advancing toward completion between 2025 and 2027.
West Grove
West Grove is a 100 million AUD mixed-use gateway development located directly opposite Westmead Train Station. The 14-storey precinct serves as an urban oasis within the Westmead Health and Innovation District, featuring a 108-room Vibe Hotel, a full-line Woolworths Metro, and four floors dedicated to A-grade healthcare and medical consulting suites. Additional amenities include a tavern, specialty retail, and a landscaped courtyard activated with restaurants and cafes.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River.Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
8,038 residents of North Parramatta are employed, from a labour force of 8,349. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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North Parramatta possesses a highly skilled workforce with notable strength in professional services, recording an unemployment rate of 3.7% alongside estimated annual employment growth of 4.1% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 8,038, holding the local jobless rate 0.4% beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while local labour participation of 76.7% substantially outperforms the metropolitan baseline of 68.9%. Census figures showed 50.4% of employed residents working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Major employment sectors among local workers encompass health care & social assistance, education & training, as well as professional & technical services.
Public administration & safety represents a distinctive local specialization, commanding a workforce proportion 1.3 times that of the wider region. In contrast, construction engages only 6.6% of resident workers compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between local working-age residents and available neighborhood positions indicate that a substantial share of workers commute outside the area for employment. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions, the period ending March 2026 saw a 4.1% rise in employment and a 3.9% expansion in the labour force, while unemployment stayed largely the same. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% growth in the labour force, and a slight decline in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia, published for Mar-26, provide additional context regarding potential future demand in North Parramatta. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to North Parramatta's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in North Parramatta is $1,703 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $874 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,496 a year against an average of $63,619. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics published for financial year 2023, median taxable earnings in the suburb of North Parramatta stand at $51,496, with the taxpayer average reaching $63,619. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $56,810 for median income and $70,184 for average income. The 2021 Census placed personal weekly earnings in the 63rd percentile at $874, whereas household income tracked in the 47th percentile.
The largest wage bracket encompasses 33.1% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,211 residents), mirroring the regional rate of 30.9%. With residents retaining only 79.8% of income after housing expenses, North Parramatta ranks in the 43rd percentile for affordability, while its SEIFA income score places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Parramatta had 4,663 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 58% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,054 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows North Parramatta's housing stock consisting of 24.3% separate houses and 75.7% medium-to-high density properties such as apartments, semi-detached, and other dwellings, contrasting with Greater Sydney's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% attached dwellings. Fully owned homes account for 17.7% of local properties, falling behind the metropolitan rate, while 26.5% carry a mortgage and 55.9% are rental accommodations. Typical monthly mortgage payments in the suburb were $2,054, below the metropolitan median of $2,427, while weekly rents sat at $390 against $470 across Sydney metro. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and local rents surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Parramatta counted 4,663 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,918 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings constitute 61.4% of local households, comprising 28.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 38.6%, led by single-person households at 33.5% and share houses at 5.0%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, remaining below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.6% of adults in North Parramatta hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,813 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment among North Parramatta residents aged 15+ is exceptionally strong, with 43.6% possessing tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% nationwide and 32.2% across NSW. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 27.9%, complemented by postgraduate degrees at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Furthermore, vocational education is widely held, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ having technical credentials, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 14.8% with certificates. Formal study participation is elevated across the suburb, with 30.8% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 9.5% attending primary school, 7.1% in secondary school, and 6.9% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Parramatta reaches 96 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 9,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in North Parramatta encompasses 96 operational stops spanning bus and light rail networks, with 58 distinct transit routes delivering 9,241 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 99 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is common, with private vehicles accounting for 68% of commuter trips, trains taking 12%, and buses transporting 10%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per dwelling, below Greater Sydney averages, while 50.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 1,320 daily trips across the broader network, providing roughly 96 scheduled trips weekly at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in North Parramatta report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health conditions across North Parramatta align closely with national averages according to AreaSearch morbidity and mortality metrics. While chronic illness remains uncommon across the broader community, rates increase among senior, vulnerable residents. Private health coverage covers approximately 52% of the local population (~6,629 people), marginally outpacing the standard SA2 benchmark but trailing Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 6.3% and 7.8% of local residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes remain strong among residents aged under 65, whereas the 1,883 residents aged 65 and over (14.8% of the community) face more health complications, ranking lower against national averages than the younger population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.5% of North Parramatta residents were born overseas and 49.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.1%) and Australian (13.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in North Parramatta, where 49.5% of residents were born overseas and 49.8% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 49.9% of the local community. The area also displays a significant concentration of Hinduism, which accounts for 10.1% of residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading categories in North Parramatta are Other at 21.1% (surpassing the 16.0% regional level), English at 14.1%, and Australian at 13.9%. Notable demographic variations also appear across other cultural heritages, including Indian backgrounds representing 8.1% locally versus 3.6% regionally, Lebanese ancestry accounting for 5.9% against 2.6% regionally, and Korean ancestry comprising 2.1% compared to 1.1% across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Parramatta is 38. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in North Parramatta skew toward younger generations, with residents aged 25 - 44 representing 36.0% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney. Young people aged 0 - 24 comprise 26.3% of the community, below the metropolitan rate of 30.4%, having decreased from 27.5% at the 2021 Census. The estimated median age sits at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 1 year above Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census. By 2041, the 65+ age group is forecast to show the greatest expansion, increasing by 1,331 individuals (71%) to reach 3,214 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Parramatta
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,064 at the 2021 Census → 12,723 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13011). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.